Learn Surfing with Gabriel
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💰$50 weekly lessons
For many years, I've been sharing my love of surfing with others, guiding them to find their joy on the waves. As an avid surfer myself, I understand the challenges and exhilaration that come with the sport and am passionate about helping others experience a deeper connection with the ocean. I would love to work with you to improve your skills, confidence and bliss in the water.
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Teaches: Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
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Lives in: Santa Monica, California
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Happy Student Score: 98
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Years Playing: Not specified
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Given: 17 lessons
Accomplishments
🏅Amateur Surfer
Reviews
Total reviews3
Average rating
5.0
Emma Q.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 9
Gabriel is such an amazing instructor! He is very patient and adapts the class to your level. I’ve taken a few lessons, and every day we learn something new. I can also see my progress each week.
Nikolaus L.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1
Great time, wonderful dude.
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:2 locations available
Santa Monica
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401, USA
1987.5 miles awayOutdoors
Tower 24
2301 Ocean Way
1987.6 miles awayOutdoors
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.sundays
8 AM - 8 PM
mondays
8 AM - 8 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 8 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 8 PM
fridays
8 AM - 8 PM
saturdays
8 AM - 8 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIn our first lessons we will cover fundamental paddling mechanics, your surfing stance, how to read waves, understanding surfing etiquette and basic ocean safety principles. Beginning students can expect to catch small waves from a prone to standing position by being “pushed” into them by their instructor instead of paddling into them on their own.
Lesson 11+Once comfortable catching waves and paddling back out with awareness of the line up, we will begin learning more advanced maneuvers such as surfing “down the line” and doing turns. If interested, students can begin to surf on smaller more agile boards oriented towards performance surfing.
Lesson 4-10Surfing etiquette and understanding the rules of the line up will become more central as we progress. Students will begin catching waves on their own and can expect to paddle back out to the line up with proper awareness and duck diving skills. Once the student becomes comfortable catching smaller broken waves we will sit deeper and begin surfing unbroken waves with more size. More size = longer rides!
Lesson 2-3We will continue to expand on the fundamentals established in our first lesson and will begin to learn how to paddle out with basic duck diving technique. Students will learn how to position themselves to catch small waves and will begin to paddle into them themselves.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonWe will surf together on our first lesson and do a fun assessment of the students’ skills. Based on their abilities and questions regarding how to improve, we will focus on achieving those goals by building a practice program that focuses first on the fundamental skills necessary to accomplish more advanced techniques.
What you need to bringWetsuit
Towel
Dry clothes
Sunscreen
What I can bring8’ Foam Surfboard
Bodyboard
5’8 Performance Thruster
6’6 Single Fin
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand that life can be unpredictable and plans might change. That's
why we've got your back with our flexible cancellation policy, designed to give you
peace of mind when booking private sports lessons with our awesome local instructors!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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